Homer Geertsma

Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Sunday, March 12, 2023, Homer Geertsma of Chesterville, age 76. Loving husband of Teena Geertsma (nee Fullerton). Dear father of Richard "Dickie" Geertsma (Mary) of Morrisburg, Daniel Geertsma of Mount Brydges, Diane "Daisy" Charron-Bishop (Heath) of Sault Ste. Marie, Daniel Charron of Sault Ste, Marie and David Charron (Veronique) of King Kirkland. Dear brother of Hennie Zandbergen (Henry) of Iroquois, Ruth Stolk (late Herman) of Welland, Trinkie Vander Heide (Hank) of Morrisburg, Jake Geertsma (Wendy) of Dunbar and Bert Geertsma (Loretta) of Dunbar. Homer will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Mitchell Geertsma, Abby Geertsma, Hannah Geertsma, Ty Geertsma, Emeraude Charron, Seth Bishop, Eden Bishop, Ethan Charron and Charles Charron. He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Wilma Geertsma and his brothers Sietze, George and Jack Geertsma. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

A Memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville on Friday, March 24th at 1 p.m. A reception will follow. Donations to the Ottawa General Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family". Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.